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Sargent Named UWG’s Director of International Student Admissions and Programs

Paul Sargent, a seasoned admissions professional who has helped thousands of international students Go West, has been named the University of West Georgia’s new director of International Student Admissions and Programs.
‘An International Scholar’: UWG Professor to Visit Philippines on Fulbright Scholarship

UWG recently announced Dr. Danilo Baylen as the institution’s first Fulbright U.S. Scholar in more than a decade. Baylen is the 14th UWG faculty member to attain the fellowship and will be traveling to the Philippines in 2023 to work with undergraduate and graduate students at West Visayas State University.
Second Chances: UWG Participates in Pell for Prisoners Initiative

Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Education, UWG will now help people who are incarcerated receive Pell Grants, allowing them to continue their education and look toward a fresh start.
40 Years, Eight Degrees, One Family: Walker Family’s Connection to UWG Spans Generations

It's because of families like the Walkers that the heritage of the University of West Georgia passes from generation to generation.
‘First Choice for Everyone’: Dishman Begins as New UWG College of Education Dean

Wolves don’t crow, but as Dr. Mike Dishman sees it, the University of West Georgia has every reason to be proud. And he’s honored to have joined the Pack as the new dean of UWG’s College of Education, home to the 13th largest graduate education program in the United States.
Fun in the Sun: UWG Hosting Community Summer Camps

Middle and high school students in the region will have the opportunity for unique experiences, to explore their passions, and to make new friends this summer when the University of West Georgia hosts summer camps for sixth- through 12th-graders. The weeklong camps will begin June 6 and run through July 22.